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Frequently asked questions.
The questions traders ask before committing. Answered directly.
Common questions
How does the Institutional Trader tier work?
The Institutional Trader tier is IC's permanent free access path. It works through IC's exchange affiliate program. You open a new trading account on a partner exchange (Binance, Bybit, OKX, or MEXC) through IC's affiliate link, and make an initial deposit. IC earns a small commission from your trading activity — this funds the free tier. You pay nothing. If you already have funded accounts on all supported exchanges, Pro at $24/month is the direct path in.
I already have a Binance account. Can I still get free access?
The Institutional Trader tier requires opening a new exchange account through IC's affiliate link and funding it. It cannot be applied to an existing account. If you already have funded accounts with all supported exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, MEXC), Pro at $24/month is the cleanest route — no affiliate setup, no deposit required, direct access.
Is IC safe to run on my machine? What does it access?
IC is a desktop-native app that runs locally on your machine. It connects directly to exchange public market data APIs (websockets) — the same feeds used by any trading terminal. It does not access your exchange accounts, does not require API keys with trade permissions, and does not transmit your data to IC servers. Your market data stays on your machine. IC does not store usage data or behavioral data once you're using the platform.
I downloaded the app. Do I need the license key before I can open it?
Yes — the app requires a valid license key to run. The key is delivered by email after your order is processed. If you downloaded before receiving your key, hold the app and wait for the email. Check your spam folder. If it hasn't arrived within 4 hours of a paid order (or 24 hours for affiliate), open a ticket in the Discord: discord.gg/rk9Se5wCAD
What does "Request Indicators" mean exactly?
Pro and Founder members can submit indicator requests — specific calculations, visualizations, or analytical tools they want added to the platform. Other paying members vote on submitted requests. Requests that reach sufficient votes get built and shipped to all users. The community decides the roadmap; IC builds what gets traction. This is how the platform evolves without guessing what traders actually need.
How many Founder seats are left?
Founder licenses are hard-capped at 100 seats at $249 lifetime. Currently 93 seats remain. After the first 100 are claimed, the Founder price moves permanently to $499 lifetime. There is no countdown — when they're gone, the price changes. If you're considering it, the math is straightforward.
Is IC providing investment advice or trading signals?
No. IC is a data aggregation and visualization platform. IC Konsole surfaces conviction signal — it classifies where institutional participation appears to be concentrated based on market data. It does not tell you when to buy or sell. All data is sourced from publicly available exchange feeds. IC does not provide investment advice, trading signals, or financial recommendations of any kind.